Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L. 1987, c.156 (C.13:9B-1 et seq.), or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, to the contrary, major Highlands development as defined in section 3 of P.L. 2004, c. 120(C.13:20-3) that includes a regulated activity as defined in section 3 of P.L. 1987, c.156 (C.13:9B-3) in a freshwater wetland or freshwater wetland transition area located in the Highlands preservation area as defined in section 3 of P.L. 2004, c. 120(C.13:20-3) shall also be regulated pursuant to sections 32 through 37 of P.L. 2004, c. 120(C.13:20-30 through C.13:20-35).
N.J.S. § 13:9B-5.1